2003 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · AX52 MFF
2003 Toyota Hilux (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 174,978 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX52 MFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2024
- 174,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX52 MFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Hilux (AX52 MFF) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AX52 MFF Mileage History
- 10/01/2022172,573 mi
- 10/01/2022172,573 mi
- 11/01/2023173,388 mi+815 mi
- 11/01/2023173,388 mi
- 23/01/2024174,978 mi+1,590 mi
Average of roughly 1,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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